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The Beach Boys - “Wouldn’t It Be Nice (A Cappella)”

It’s Friday and dreary in Nashville, so on the music menu this morning is something to make it as sunny indoors as possible. Sunny….southern California…1960s…Beach Boys! And what’s better than the regular, like-you’ve-heard-it-a-hundred-times Beach Boys? That’s right, a capella Beach Boys. All harmonies, all the time.

When Pet Sounds (seriously, it’s one of the greatest albums ever; if you don’t own it, go get it right now) turned 30, the Beach Boys released a 4-disc Pet Sounds extravaganza with remasters, alternate takes, stereo mixes, and these “Stack-o-vocals” recordings. Hearing these a cappella versions highlights just how much of the Beach Boys’ music is built on their perfect harmonies, and if you’ve never heard these harmonies all by themselves, you’re missing out.

Edit: If you’d like to hear more of these a cappella versions, some benevolent YouTube user has uploaded the a cappella versions of all 10 songs from Pet Sounds for you.

cubicle17 posted this on Sep 11 2010. it has 373 notes and 6,110 plays Tagged: #beach boys

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    it be nice if we were older Then we wouldn’t have to wait...long And wouldn’t it be...
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    pariswho:tuneage:
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    made me so happy ide. ACAPELLA, HOW I ADORE YOU.
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    The Beach Boys - “Wouldn’t It Be Nice (A Cappella)”
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    The Pet Sounds Sessions boxset = one of Missy’s most prized-possesions.
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    my favorite purchases I’ve ever made. This song in particular sounds BRILLIANT when it’s done
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    your melodies fascinate me.
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    this makes me like you more.
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    wouldn’t it be nice (a capella) - the beach boys
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